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Groningen Salt Mining Permit Extended Despite Leak Concerns
The Dutch government extended the salt mining permit near Heiligerlee, Groningen, for 10 years despite concerns about potential leaks raised by the State Supervision of Mines (SodM), prioritizing the salt's industrial importance over safety concerns voiced by local residents and environmental groups...
Groningen Salt Mining Permit Extended Despite Leak Concerns
The Dutch government extended the salt mining permit near Heiligerlee, Groningen, for 10 years despite concerns about potential leaks raised by the State Supervision of Mines (SodM), prioritizing the salt's industrial importance over safety concerns voiced by local residents and environmental groups...
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36% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Reports Sharp Decline, Warns of Downward Spiral
The German chemical industry reported a 1% decrease in overall production in the first half of 2025, with chemical sales down 2% and production down 3%, while the pharmaceutical sector saw production rise 2% and sales 5%; the VCI president warned of an impending downward spiral due to order shortage...
German Chemical Industry Reports Sharp Decline, Warns of Downward Spiral
The German chemical industry reported a 1% decrease in overall production in the first half of 2025, with chemical sales down 2% and production down 3%, while the pharmaceutical sector saw production rise 2% and sales 5%; the VCI president warned of an impending downward spiral due to order shortage...
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52% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Stabilizes, but Recovery Remains Elusive
The German chemical and pharmaceutical industry's turnover slightly decreased by 0.5 percent to €107 billion in the first half of 2024, while production fell by 1 percent; however, the pharmaceutical sector showed a 2 percent production increase, counteracting the 3 percent decrease in the chemical ...
German Chemical Industry Stabilizes, but Recovery Remains Elusive
The German chemical and pharmaceutical industry's turnover slightly decreased by 0.5 percent to €107 billion in the first half of 2024, while production fell by 1 percent; however, the pharmaceutical sector showed a 2 percent production increase, counteracting the 3 percent decrease in the chemical ...
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32% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Recovers in Q1 2023 Amidst Trade Concerns
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a 4.4% rise in turnover to €54.8 billion in Q1 2023, recovering from previous declines, but concerns remain about US tariffs and Chinese competition; production is expected to stagnate in 2023.
German Chemical Industry Recovers in Q1 2023 Amidst Trade Concerns
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a 4.4% rise in turnover to €54.8 billion in Q1 2023, recovering from previous declines, but concerns remain about US tariffs and Chinese competition; production is expected to stagnate in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
US-China Trade War Threatens 200,000 European Chemical Jobs
France Chimie warns that 47 chemical sites and 200-350 jobs in the EU are at risk due to the US-China trade war, with 15,000-20,000 potential job losses in France and 150,000-200,000 across Europe, caused by dumping and the EU's low tariffs.
US-China Trade War Threatens 200,000 European Chemical Jobs
France Chimie warns that 47 chemical sites and 200-350 jobs in the EU are at risk due to the US-China trade war, with 15,000-20,000 potential job losses in France and 150,000-200,000 across Europe, caused by dumping and the EU's low tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Shell to Review Chemical Divisions, Potential for European Closures
Shell is reviewing its global chemical divisions, potentially leading to closures or partial shutdowns in Europe due to high energy costs, strict regulations, and challenging market conditions; this impacts the Netherlands' chemical industry producing basic materials for various products, following ...
Shell to Review Chemical Divisions, Potential for European Closures
Shell is reviewing its global chemical divisions, potentially leading to closures or partial shutdowns in Europe due to high energy costs, strict regulations, and challenging market conditions; this impacts the Netherlands' chemical industry producing basic materials for various products, following ...
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40% Bias Score
IMCD Reports 4% Revenue Growth in H1 2025 Despite Currency Headwinds
IMCD's first-half 2025 revenue reached €2.47 billion, a 4% increase year-on-year despite negative currency effects in Q2 primarily impacting the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions; gross profit rose 5% to €634 million, but operational cash flow decreased due to investments.
IMCD Reports 4% Revenue Growth in H1 2025 Despite Currency Headwinds
IMCD's first-half 2025 revenue reached €2.47 billion, a 4% increase year-on-year despite negative currency effects in Q2 primarily impacting the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions; gross profit rose 5% to €634 million, but operational cash flow decreased due to investments.
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28% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Stabilizes, but Full Recovery Remains Elusive
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a slight decline in turnover (-0.5%) and production (-1%) in the first half of 2024, though the pharmaceutical sector showed growth; recovery is projected for 2025, dependent on political and economic factors.
German Chemical Industry Stabilizes, but Full Recovery Remains Elusive
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a slight decline in turnover (-0.5%) and production (-1%) in the first half of 2024, though the pharmaceutical sector showed growth; recovery is projected for 2025, dependent on political and economic factors.
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44% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Rebounds in Q1, but Future Growth Uncertain
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry rebounded strongly in Q1 2020, with a 4.4% revenue increase to €54.8 billion, driven by increased production across various sectors, although future growth faces uncertainties due to US trade policies and competition from China.
German Chemical Industry Rebounds in Q1, but Future Growth Uncertain
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry rebounded strongly in Q1 2020, with a 4.4% revenue increase to €54.8 billion, driven by increased production across various sectors, although future growth faces uncertainties due to US trade policies and competition from China.
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36% Bias Score
Lubrizol Reverses Plan to Cut 106 Jobs in France
Lubrizol, a US chemical company, unexpectedly reversed its plan to cut 106 jobs in Rouen and Oudalle, France, citing evolving supply chain dynamics and successful union negotiations, ending the planned job cuts and redundancy plan.
Lubrizol Reverses Plan to Cut 106 Jobs in France
Lubrizol, a US chemical company, unexpectedly reversed its plan to cut 106 jobs in Rouen and Oudalle, France, citing evolving supply chain dynamics and successful union negotiations, ending the planned job cuts and redundancy plan.
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40% Bias Score
Industry Seeks Exemptions from EPA Toxic Emission Rules
Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers seek exemptions from EPA rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and benzene, citing costs exceeding \$50 billion, while environmental groups criticize this as a "polluters' portal".
Industry Seeks Exemptions from EPA Toxic Emission Rules
Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers seek exemptions from EPA rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and benzene, citing costs exceeding \$50 billion, while environmental groups criticize this as a "polluters' portal".
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56% Bias Score
Hessian Chemical Industry Faces Revenue Drop Amidst Pharmaceutical Growth, US Trade Tensions
The Hessian chemical industry faced an 11% revenue drop to extasciitilde13.2 billion euros in 2024, while pharmaceutical sales grew by 8% to extasciitilde18 billion euros; however, this is threatened by potential US trade conflicts, impacting exports of approximately 3 billion euros; despite this, 1...
Hessian Chemical Industry Faces Revenue Drop Amidst Pharmaceutical Growth, US Trade Tensions
The Hessian chemical industry faced an 11% revenue drop to extasciitilde13.2 billion euros in 2024, while pharmaceutical sales grew by 8% to extasciitilde18 billion euros; however, this is threatened by potential US trade conflicts, impacting exports of approximately 3 billion euros; despite this, 1...
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48% Bias Score
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